A JOURNEY INTO THE UNIVERSE

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1 A JOURNEY INTO THE UNIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS , Autoroute des Laurentides :: Laval, Québec :: :: ::

2 a small step in the universe a giant leap for knowledge! It is the Cosmodôme s duty to provide, year after year, a thrilling experience that promotes an exciting learning adventure to schoolchildren. Designed to awaken curiosity for sciences, our one-of-a-kind programs are perfectly tailored to meet the teachers needs. Partner of your educational projects, we wish, like you, to develop the skills and knowledge of your classes and extracurricular activity groups. Do just like hundreds of schools every year and immerse yourself in the wonderful universe of science and technology offered by the Cosmodôme. Go through the fabulous tale of the conquest of space and travel in our solar system. It is a small step in the universe, but a giant leap for knowledge! espace FOR SCHOOL The espace newsletter informs you of : Our new teaching tools Interesting developments in space research to share with your students News and special events at the Cosmodôme And much more! To receive this free newsletter, please send an to infolettre@cosmodome.org with espace for school as the subject line.

3 NEW YOURI GAGARIN INFORMATION CENTER Do you need information on space? A question about the space program is burning your lips? You now have the opportunity to fulfill your curiosity! The main purpose of the Youri Gagarin Information Center, specifically designed for teachers and space wonderers of all kinds, is to answer all your questions. Do not hesitate to use this free resource and improve your teaching of science and technology! Address your questions or make an appointment by sending an to archive@cosmodome.org. Photos (square) on this page: NASA

4 PReschooleRs 1 st to 3 Rd GRadeRs All programs can be adapted to the children s age and grade. SPACE VISIT The Space Visit introduces the students to the history of the conquest of space and its repercussions on our everyday life. Composed of a guided tour of the Space Science Center, a movie and interactive stations, the Space Visit lets students travel in our solar system and discover authentic NASA artefacts such as a Moon rock and a real Apollo mission spacesuit. 2 hours 15 to 20 per group $8/student (plus tax) 10 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ASTROLABE The Astrolabe proposes activities such as spacethemed craftworks, a quiz and a star hunt, therefore introducing students to basic scientific notions. Explored themes include : the sundial, the space station, the space hand and the history of the conquest space. This program is designed to teach children about the type of information found in a museum. Each activity lasts 30 minutes. 3 hours 15 to 20 per group $9/student (plus tax) 9 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SPOUTNIK A complete day of activities at the Cosmodôme, combining the Space Visit and the Astrolabe programs. 5 hours of activities and 1 hour for lunch 15 to 20 per group $15,50/student (plus tax) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TRAVELLING PROGRAM CLASSROOM-COSMODÔME This program gives you the opportunity to welcome a counsellor from the Cosmodôme in your classroom. He will introduce your students to space sciences through interactive activities. Spacesuit : Presentation of the different features of a spacesuit. A student will have the chance to put on the suit during the demonstration. The solar system : Introduction to the planetary dynamics and a game featuring the distances and dimensions of the solar system. Space hand : Do-it-yourself craft recreating the robotic hand mechanisms used on the shuttle and the International Space Station. (Recommended for preschoolers and 1 st graders) Meteorite : Exposé on meteorites, with a definition of each type : asteroids, meteors, meteorites. (Recommended for 2 nd and 3 rd graders) 50 minutes 30 students Please contact our reservation department According to your needs and our availability

5 4 th to 6 th GRadeRs JunioR High & High School Students All programs can be adapted to the students age and grade. Please note that the minimum height to have access to simulators is 1.28m and the maximum weight is 100 kg. DAY PROGRAMS SPACE VISIT The Space Visit introduces the students to the history of the conquest of space and its repercussions on our everyday life. Composed of a guided tour of the Space Science Center, a movie and interactive stations, the Space Visit lets students travel in our solar system and discover authentic NASA artefacts such as a Moon rock and a real Apollo mission spacesuit. 2 hours 15 to 20 per group $8/student (plus tax) 10 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. GEMINI Combining the experience of living a real-life astronaut s training with the acquisition of physics notions on the behaviour of objects and people in space, the Gemini program offers a unique experience to the students who find themselves immerged in the fascinating world of the conquest of space. This program allows the students to experience the real-life applications of sciences in the field of astronautics. 3 hours 15 to 20 per group $14,75/student (plus tax) 9 a.m. to noon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SPACE OVERVIEW A complete day of activities at the Cosmodôme, combining the Space Visit and the Gemini programs. 5 hours of activities and 1 hour for lunch 15 to 20 per group $22,50/student (plus tax) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6 4 th to 6 th GRadeRs JunioR High & High School Students PROGRAMS WITH OVERNIGHT STAY ATLANTIS and ENDEAVOUR CAMPS During scientific workshops, trainees must cooperate to resolve engineering problems, build a rocket or a space capsule, and test their prototypes. Training simulators allow participants to experience weightlessness, complete disorientation or the feeling of walking on the moon. Trainees sleep in modules similar to those aboard the space station. The most memorable moment of the camp is undeniably the Space Mission where crews simulate a mission in space aboard the replica of the space shuttle Endeavour. Communication and teamwork become crucial in order to successfully accomplish the mission. ATLANTIS CAMP 5 scientific workshops and prototype testing 1 or 2 overnight stays in space modules 4 training simulators 1 space mission Meals and snacks for the duration of the stay ATLANTIS 1 overnight stay $225/student, $80/chaperon (plus tax) Arrival at 9 a.m. on day 1, departure at 4 p.m. on day 2. ATLANTIS 2 overnight stays NEW $265/student, $80/chaperon (plus tax) Arrival at 6 p.m. on day 1, departure at 4 p.m. on day 3. ENDEAVOUR CAMP 10 scientific workshops and prototype testing Construction of a space rocket and a space station 5 overnight stays in space modules 6 training simulators 2 space missions Meals and snacks for the duration of the stay $595/student, $200/chaperon (plus tax) Arrival at 6 p.m. on day 1, departure at 4 p.m. on day students per crew, 24 participants minimum According to your needs and our availability. Please contact our reservation department.

7 PROGRAMS WITH OVERNIGHT STAY MOONWALK This program includes a Gemini, a Space Visit and an overnight stay in modules similar to those aboard the space station. An evening snack and a breakfast are included in the package. 5 hours of activities 15 per group $63/student (plus tax) 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Space Visit and Gemini in the evening) 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. (Gemini in the evening and Space Visit in the morning) TRAVELLING PROGRAMS CLASSROOM-COSMODÔME This program gives you the opportunity to welcome a counsellor from the Cosmodôme in your classroom. He will introduce your students to space sciences. My place in the universe : Visual presentation that helps students realize how small we are and brings up the question of life in outer space. Spacesuit : Presentation of the different characteristics of a space suit and introduction to the problems related to a space walk (transmission of sound, pressure, solar rays, etc.). Meteorite : Exposé on meteorites, with a definition of each type : asteroids, meteors, meteorites. 50 minutes 30 students Please contact our reservation department According to your needs and our availability NEW SPACE CONFERENCES These space-related conferences are presented with visual support and are made to awaken the student s curiosity on one of these science and technological subjects. My place in the universe : In depth presentation that makes students realize how small we are and brings up the question of life in outer space. Anatomy of a space shuttle : Detailed analysis of the technological complexity of a space shuttle. Space Careers: Overview of the different ways of becoming an astronaut and of the other space-related jobs. Mars Rovers : Uncovering the different rovers that went to Mars, the ones that worked and those that have ended in catastrophe! 50 minutes Depending on your facilities Please contact our reservation department According to your needs and our availability

8 School daycares and SuMMeR day camps Two programs created exclusively for school daycares and summer camps are available as well as our regular programs, giving you a range of activities to choose from! The order in which the activities are presented is not necessarily the order in which they will be offered. For 5 to 8 year old NEWTON Participants build a Newton vehicle, participate in a rally of the Space Science Center, watch a movie about the solar system and observe the sun through a telescope. 3,5 hours of activities and 30 minutes for lunch 15 per group $10/participant (plus tax) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Noon to 3:30 p.m. For 9 to 12 year old ORION I After assembling and testing a Mars rover robot, participants have the chance to try a training simulator*. They are then sent on a rally throughout the Space Science Center, followed by a movie on lunar exploration. For 13 to 15 year old ORION II This program resembles Orion I but the complexity of the activities and the simulator* is adapted to the age group. 3,5 hours of activities and 30 minutes for lunch 15 per group $15/participant (plus tax) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Noon to 3:30 p.m. *The minimum height to have access to simulators is 1,28 m and the maximum weight is 100 kg. 3,5 hours of activities and 30 minutes for lunch 15 per group $15/participant (plus tax) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Noon to 3:30 p.m.

9 School daycares TRAVELLING PROGRAM LET S CONQUER SPACE! NEW Looking for an extracurricular activity? This is the program to fit your needs! Specifically designed for school daycares, this program consists of a series of 8 one-hour long workshops, which can be given at the rate of 1 per week. A counsellor goes to your facility to introduce young ones to the fascinating world of space with many fun activities : Craftworks Scientific experiments Workshops on space developments that became everyday objects (diapers, sunglasses, etc.) Anecdotes on the conquest of space Activities are offered to everyone and children are grouped by their school levels (kindergarten to 2 nd grade, 3 rd to 6 th grade). We take care of all the informative material and the application forms to distribute to the parents, so that they can register directly from our reservation service. The registration fees, paid by the parents, include the material used in the workshops. This is a simple way to offer thrilling activities to the children! 8 sessions of 1 hour 16 students minimum per age group $80/child (plus tax) - paid by the parents According to your needs and our availability Hubble photo: NASA

10 ReseRvations & Methods of PayMent RESERVATION : Please contact our reservation department at or toll free at Be sure to have the following information : The name of the person in charge of the group & the school contact information The type of program desired as well as the date and time desired The number of students and their grade The number of teachers and chaperons, as well as the language in which you want the program to be given Please note that for programs with an overnight stay, forms have to be filled for each student. They will be sent to you via . METHODS OF PAYMENT : A 50% deposit is required 30 days following the reservation. The complete payment is due the day of the activity for day programs. For the camps and the Moonwalk, the final payment is required 30 days prior to the activity. We accept the following payment methods : Cash, Amex, Mastercard, VISA, debit card and checks. SUMMARY OF FEES Rates are in effect until August 31 st, Taxes are not included. Program Minimum Fee per student Fee for chaperons & teachers Space Visit 24 participants $8 Free (1 for 15 students) Astrolabe 24 participants $9 Free (1 for 15 students) Spoutnik 24 participants $15,50 Free (1 for 15 students) Gemini 24 participants $14,75 Free (1 for 15 students) Space Overview 24 participants $22,50 Free (1 for 15 students) Atlantis Camp 1 overnight stay 24 participants $225 $80 (1 for 12 students) Atlantis Camp 2 overnight stays 24 participants $265 $80 (1 for 12 students) Endeavour Camp 24 participants $595 $200 (1 for 12 students) Moonwalk 45 participants $63 Free (1 for 15 students) Newton 30 participants $10 Free (1 for 15 students) Orion I & II 30 participants $15 Free (1 for 15 students) Let s conquer space! 16 participants $80 Free (1 for 15 students) Classroom-Cosmodôme 30 participants According to your location Conferences - According to your location

11 Suggestion Box Your comments and suggestions allow us to continuously improve our programs and adjust them to your needs and preferences. Do not hesitate to send them to us at You can also complete this questionnaire and send it to us by fax at Which program did you book? 2. What is your general appreciation of the following? Excellent Good Mediocre Educational relevance l l l Content relevance l l l Quality of the animation l l l Quality of the installations l l l Adaptation of the scientific content l l l Time allowed for each workshop l l l Program s length and schedule l l l 3. Please share your comments on your experience at the Cosmodôme. 4. What improvements could we make to our programs to better meet your needs? - Thank you! -

12 HoW to get to the CosModôMe 2150, Autoroute des Laurentides Laval, Québec H7T 2T8 Montmorency Contact Us info@cosmodome.org GUIDELINES FOR VISITS Our educational programs have been created while taking in consideration the participation of the teachers and chaperons. They should stay with their group during the activities and take an active part when necessary. Please plan to have an adult for each group, as indicated in the programs description. Please plan to have additional chaperons if your group is composed of younger children (preschoolers), or if the group integrates children with special difficulties. We strongly suggest that you arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of your programs. Photos : Brian Ypperciel (except NASA indication)